Merle “Wayne” McConnell, 89, of Sunset, TX walked the golden streets to enter his Heavenly home on Monday, February 3rd, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Graveside services will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 6th, at Sunset Cemetery in Sunset, TX.

Wayne was born December 6, 1935 in Sunset, TX to William “W.H.” Henry and Dorothy Oleta (Willett) McConnell. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and a retired police officer. He was a lifelong resident of Sunset, TX.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Joann McConnell.

Wayne is survived by his daughters, Cherissa McConnell and husband Norman Gonsalves and Shannon Edwards and husband Troy; sons, Dustin McConnell and wife Hilary and Cory McConnell and wife Alexis; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

He leaves a legacy of his love for ranching and patriotism.

Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.